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Vicki Lane Mysteries
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An eclectic mix of photography and thoughts on writing, Appalachia, books, memories, cooking, gardening,country living, pets, and more from the author of the Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mysteries.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 4137 )
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I Don't Actually Want to Talk About the Snow
Posted on 03 March 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
You Tell Me
Early morning and late afternoon have the best light for photography -- those lovely slanting shadows. The writing class I'm teaching in Burnsville gets out at... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Who's That Out There?
Bang! Bang! Bang! A few nights ago, I heard a big racket on the back porch and, thinking that it was surely a bear, grabbed my camera and turned on the outdoor... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Everything But the Fragrance
Posted on 28 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Another Milliner
Last week, when I wrote about the hatbox and my memories of Revere McCleod , I was reminded that my own great-grandmother Alice was a milliner. Read more
Posted on 27 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Moonrise
Posted on 26 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Do You Know...?
What these are? What kind of insect this is? What flower this is?And what flower this will be? Read more
Posted on 25 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Birthday Celebration...with Pictures
The birthday was a few days ago but the celebration was last night --an amazing meal with family and friends . . . Pasta with wonderful meatballs, roasted... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Birthday Celebration
The birthday was a few days ago but the celebration was last night --an amazing meal with family and friends . . . Pasta with wonderful meatballs, roasted... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Little Walk
Thursday was a beautiful sunny day -- just right for a little walk. The hellebores are blooming in their usual modest manner, looking down at the ground. Lookin... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Captions?
I just love this. . . whatever it is, And it seems to say something but I'm not sure what...What does it say to you? Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Time and the River Keep on Going
Posted on 21 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Gold in the River
I stopped at the river to take some pictures yesterday afternoon and this leaf, shimmering in the shallows, caught my eye . . .The patterns in the water . . .... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
In the Dark Playground
Today's children, the ones who ran shouting in the sun, Are safely home now, In warm houses, behind drawn curtains. Cream of tomato soup, grilled cheese... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Morning After the Snow
Posted on 18 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Revere McLeod
Rummaging through a closet in my workroom, I came across this relic of a gentler and almost forgotten age -- a pink and silver hatbox from Tampa milliner... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
One Crow, Two Crow
Posted on 16 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Where Would Jesus Shop?
So, I'm coming home from my writing class in Burnsville and this sign catches my eye. I'm on a highway but I'm at the top of a rise and there is no one in sight... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Long Time Gone
"There they are again -- Lolie's daffydills. I never come this way of a Spring but I look to see have they come back. See how they tumble down the bank -- that... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
What's New?
Nothing much... These are old pictures from the archives. There is no hidden theme... Just pictures I like...Maybe tomorrow I'll have something to say... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY